Media releases

2026

Small businesses embrace digital support

More than 265 small businesses have signed up for Round 3 of the Albanese Labor Government’s Digital Solutions program in its first month, demonstrating demand for practical support to help busines

More affordable finance to help more businesses cut energy costs

The Albanese Government is helping businesses take control of their energy use and lower their bills by making it easier to invest in technologies that reduce energy use and improve efficiency.

Record new businesses created in June

Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer.

Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting

Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met virtually on Wednesday 8 July, the eighth Small Business Ministers Meeting since it was re‑established in 2022.

Backing the small businesses that keep Australia moving

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering tax relief and cutting compliance costs for Australia’s more than 2.7 million small businesses.

Backing small business to thrive in the digital economy

The Albanese Government is backing Australia’s small businesses with practical support to seize new opportunities in the digital economy.

Supporting farmers to secure a better deal

The Albanese Government is supporting farmers and fresh food suppliers to secure a fairer deal when negotiating with large supermarkets.

Keeping machinery moving when it matters most: Right to Repair reforms for farmers and drivers

The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on reforms to strengthen competition in repair markets and expand choice for drivers and farmers.

Backing small businesses with tax relief

The Albanese Labor Government is backing small businesses as part of our $3.5 billion of new business tax relief to boost investment, increase cash flow and support growth.

Landmark $2 billion joint investment to deliver thousands of homes for first home buyers

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments will invest more than $2 billion in a landmark agreement set to supercharge housing delivery in Western Australia.

Rise in new business registrations shows confidence in Australia’s small business sector

The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australia’s record high 2.66 million small businesses to run, grow and succeed.

Government and private sector working together to back families and small businesses

The Albanese Labor Government is working with the business and finance sectors to help ease the pressure on Australian families and small businesses.

Albanese Labor Government moves to extend Unfair Contract Terms ban to protect all franchisees

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on a promise to protect more small businesses from unfair contract terms.

More help for Australian small businesses on the way

The Albanese Government is continuing to strengthen supports for Australia’s 2.66 million small businesses by extending vital assistance programs and driving faster, fairer payments from large

Right to repair delivering for motorists, small business and the economy

The Albanese Government is delivering greater choice for motorists while backing small businesses and improving competition and productivity across Australian economy.

2025

New Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Lynda McAlary‑Smith as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.

Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting

Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met in the Northern Rivers on Friday 28 November, for the seventh Small Business Ministers’ Meeting since it was re‑established in 20

Instant asset write‑off passes the Senate

Joint media release with the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer and the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury.

Standing up for farmers: New grants help suppliers take on the supermarket giants

Joint media release with the Hon Andrew Leigh MP; Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury; and the Hon Julie Collins MP Minister for Agriculture.

Boosting the digital capacity of small businesses

The Albanese Government is ensuring small businesses have the skills and confidence to make the most of digital technologies.